Vanda Ruffles
Colors
PinkRedOrangeWhiteYellow
Description
Soft pink flowers with wavy outer edges, yellow-orange center, strong red bands on both sides, and moderate petal overlap. Produces flowers ranging from pink-yellow rainbow to darker variations. Sometimes opens with a crinkled appearance. Blooms in large clusters with light scents. Medium-sized tree with medium branching.
Appearance
Soft pink to darker shades, 2.5-3" blooms, wavy and ruffled petals, yellow-orange center, strong red bands front and back, moderately overlapped, good texture.
Bloom
Large inflorescences, sometimes with crinkled opening.
Fragrance
Fruity-rose fragrance with light scents.
Growth & Foliage
Medium-sized tree with medium branching.
Provenance
Related to Vanda orchid aesthetic; possibly connected to Vanessa, Do Brazil, and Florida Colors Nursery sources.
Also Known As
VandaakaRufflesaka
Details
Hybridizer
Florida Colors Nursery
Growth Habit
medium
Species
P. rubra
Sets Seed
No
Size (in)
2.5
Fragrance Strength
light
Anecdotal Notes
Diana
Wavy outer edges, 2 1/2" soft pink and cupped with a yellow/orange center, strong red bands on front and back, moderately overlapped petals, good texture, nice fruity / rose fragrance. 3" Rainbow of pink and yellow covering medium tree. Nice wavy petals like Vanda orchid, medium size, pink color with a large bright yellow center, soft pink band on the back of petals, light scents. Small 2.5” on a huge inflorescence. Sometimes blooms open with a crinkled appearance. Vanessa Do Brazil Florida Colors Nursery Very dark red 3" flowers in large clusters. Marion B. Seedling. Medium size tree. Petal hairs are white against a dark petal.
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Size2.5"
Fragrancelight
Colors5
Aliases2
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